MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
What Buyers Say
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition is widely praised as a stunning piece of art that also delivers exceptional performance. Users love the handcrafted Hokusai-inspired lid, vibrant OLED display, and lightweight design, though some note the glossy screen and fingerprint-prone surfaces as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a premium, powerful machine ideal for creative professionals and those who value aesthetics.
Pros
- Stunning handcrafted lid design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent performance
- Long battery life
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Fingerprint magnet on lid and keys
- Mediocre speakers with weak bass
- Non-upgradeable RAM
- Squishy lid top
Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
Users are generally very satisfied with this MacBook, praising its condition, speed, and value for college or recreation. A few concerns about battery life and unanswered questions about warranty and features slightly temper the enthusiasm. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and high-quality laptop at a great price.
Pros
- Pristine condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Suitable for college
- Looks brand new
Cons
- Battery degrades after months
- Unanswered warranty questions
- Unclear battery health info
- Missing Touch Bar details
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core i5 2.3GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | P3 wide color gamut |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 1.37 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 13" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.